Catholic theater, producer brings ‘messenger of Divine Mercy’ to area stages
Five parishes throughout the Diocese of Phoenix’s metro area are hosting “Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy” Jan. 5-10.
Bishop Olmsted’s Christmas message highlights peace by giving God glory
Drawing on lessons from the angels, the little town of Bethlehem, Caesar Augustus, shepherds and the Magi, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, highlighted true peace and the key to finding it in his Christmas message during Midnight Mass at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral.
Observers say Chinese government-religious relations worsened in 2015
After claiming 2014 to be the worst year for religious persecution in China since the Cultural Revolution, observers in and outside the country say 2015 saw the situation deteriorate further.
Advocates for homeless remember men, women who died on the streets
There were a dozen of them known by name in the last year. The interfaith gathering also remembered those who remain unknown.
In Bethlehem, Latin patriarch says mercy must include more than kin
"We can work toward a new world, characterized by equality, peace, charity and mutual respect, so that mercy becomes a common culture within public and family lives," the Latin patriarch said.
Christ’s birth can bring peace, hope to suffering world, pope says
Where God is born, so is hope and peace, with no room for hatred and war, Pope Francis said in his Christmas message.
School program teaches students to be good pet parents
If any St. Gregory second-graders are getting a pet for Christmas, they are more most likely ready for the responsibility.
Bleak Christmas faces church in quake-ravaged Nepal amid crippling blockade
An economic blockade is to blame. Shortages on fuel, gas, medicine and food plus unreliable electricity made conditions "worse than after the earthquake."
‘The Catholic Guy’ speaks to the ‘Sun’ after recording episode in Phoenix
Phoenix was as part of a national five-city tour for Sirius Radio’s Lino Rulli Dec. 10 as he promoted his daily two-hour program “The Catholic Guy.” Rulli, who also serves as personal media advisor to Cardinal Timothy Dolan, has hosted the light-hearted radio show for nine years.
Stopping to smell the roses yields dual benefit
Making time to stop and smell the roses will have a a two-way benefit for Valley residents through Christmas Eve.
